Unit 2: University of the People Educational Methods

Question 1

True or False: When assessing peer work, it is enough to give a numerical grade - feedback isn’t necessary.

Answer 1

False

Question 2

True or False: When participating in the discussion board, a one-sentence post that consists of “Good job, I like the way you wrote this!” counts as a substantive participation post.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Giving feedback in peer assessment:

a. Is a passive activity
b. Requires the student to become an expert like the instructor
c. Stimulates self-reflection
d. Takes the place of instructor feedback

Answer 3

c. Stimulates self-reflection

Question 4

Citations are not required when:

a. The information is in the textbook
b. It is something the writer personally experienced
c. The information is common knowledge
d. Both B and C

Answer 4

d. Both B and C

Question 5

Peer assessment:

a. Develops feedback skills
b. Develops subject matter mastery
c. Develops self-appraisal skills
d. All of the above

Answer 5

d. All of the above